Built-in laundry hamper or similar receptacle



pril 14, 1931. A FELTAULf" LS BUILT-IN LAUNDRY HAMPER 0R SIMILAR REGEP'I'AOLE Filed June 5. 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet l Tim.

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prl 14, 1931. A. FELTAULT Bunn-IN LAUNDRY HAMPER 0R SIMILAR RECEPTACLE Filed June 45, 1929 2 Sheets-Shes? 2 Patented Apr. 14, 1931 PATENT OFFICE BUILT-IN LAUNDRY HAMPER 0R SIMILAR RECEPTACLE Y Application led .Tune 5, 1929. Serial No. 368,477.

My present invention relates generally to receptacles, and has particular reference to a laundry hamper of unique character and construction.

A general object of my invention is to pro vide a laundry hamper of a character and construction which will render it peculiarly valuable in the type of modern residential apartments where the most efficient use of available space is highly desirable. More particularly, it is an object to provide a hamper adapted to be permanently associated with the wall of a bathroom or the like.

Brieiiy, my invention relates to a built-in receptacle constructed in a manner which renders it peculiarly efiicient for the purpose of accumulatinglaundry or the like for relatively short periods of time.

My improved built-in receptacle comprises two complementary and separable sections, one of which is embedded in the bathroom wall and the other of which bulges outwardly into the room. One ofthe principal features of my invention lies in providing means for permitting total withdrawal or removal of the outer or front section while at the same time retaining' the same in position under normal conditions in a firm and reliable manner.

Another particular feature lies in so con-- structing` the sections that the mutual assembly and disassociation thereof is a matter rof extreme simplicity and one which is made possible by exceptionally simple and inexpensive structural expedients.

My improved laundry hamper is provided with a feeding aperture to allow the insertion from time to time of the laundry which is to be accumulated, and a particular feature of my invention lies in constructing the'hamper in such a manner that the aperture is of the maximum possible size with respect to the general appearance and nature of the hamper as a whole. i c

Another general `obj ect of my invention is to provide the hamper of such a construction, and particularly the outer section thereof, that maximum rooniiness is attained with a minimum of possibly objectionable protrusion into the room itself; This I accomplish by constructing the outer section with amain portion which conforms substantially to a segment of a vertical cylinder, and by providing the feeding aperture along an oblique plane withrespect to such cylindrical surface.

Further features of my invention reside in the particular simple structural nature of the sections7 the provision of efficient attachingportions, the provision of suitable ventilation openings, and in general, all those structural characteristics which render my device not only attractive in appearance and inexpensive to manufacture, but also simple to install and highly efficient in fulfilling its contemplated functions. j

For the attainment of the foregoing objects and such other objects as may hereinafter appear or be pointed out, I have constructed a device embodying the features of my invention and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, whereinw Figure l is a perspective view of a laundry hamper constructed in accordance with my present invention and shown in association with a wall of a bathroom;

Figure 2 is a sideview partly in section showing the manner in which the hamper is associated with the bathroom wall;

Figure 3 is a` cross-sectional View on an enlarged scale taken substantially along the line 3 3 of Figure l, with parts broken away for lack of space; l

Figure i is a cross-sectional view on an en larged scale taken substantially alonp,4 the line f--al of Figure 1;

Figure 5 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view taken substantially along the line 5 5 of Figure l; and j Figure 6` is a fragmentary cross-sectional View taken substantially along the line 6--6 of Figure Il. Y

Referring for the moment to Figure 2. l have shown for illustrative purposes a typical wall which includes within it the upright stud l0, which is one of a series towhich suitable metal lat-h or the like is attached in the usual manner. Applied to the'lath is the plaster 1l and over the latter are the tiles 12. The stud 10, and other `suitably positioned studs, both vertical and horizontal,

serve to provide astructure somewhat-in the nature of a frame for` accommodating the embedded section of my device. Thus, l

have shown by way of example a pair of screws or similar attaching devices 13 extending through one side wall of the embed-V Y projections, and thek like.

The entire section ispreferably made of an integral piece of slieetmetal, and in accordance with one feature of my invention,

`the forward edge portions of the sheet. metal blank are bent outwardly to provide an outwardly disposed flange overlying the .outer surface of the bathroom wall. Thus, in Figure 4, I draw attention to the side portions 19 and 2O of s uch outwardly disposed flange, the )lane of the bathroom wall being'designated y the reference numeral 21. :it is to be noted that the flange portions Y19 and 2O are formed by bending the sheetV metal outwardly and then .back on itself. Similarly, the top and bottom portions of this outwardly .disposed Vflange are shown at22 and 23 respectively in Figure 3. j Y

For a purpose presently to be describedin greater detail, the topportion of the flange is bent outwardly as at24 so as to extend obliquely upwardly'. The portion 24 provides an upturiied projection which is substantially coextensive in length with the totalV width ,of theinne-r section, and which is spaced from and in front of the plane 21 of the bathroom wall, For asimilar purpose, the forward portion ofthe bottomwall 18 is bent upwardly as at 25 to provide a similar upturned pro-v jection substantially coextensive in length 'with the width of the embeddedl section. It

yis to be noted, however, that the projection 25 lies rearwardly of theplane 21 V of the The `Vouter section .ofVV the laundry hamper consists similarly of a single element ,of sheet `metalcor the like, suitably enameled to suitY requirements. VIt comprises the main @portion 26 which conforms to a segmentarllportion of ya vertical cylindrical surface, anda marginal portioiir27 `lyingin a .single plane parallel ,to the bathroom-wall. The marginal portion 27 is adapted toeverlie and thereby .,concealthe outwardly `disposed iiangefof ,the

.embedded section. `Thus, in Figure4, it will ,be noted that the sides .of the marginal por Ytionl27 overlie the side portions 19. and 20; @adir ,Fleurs 3,12# will be Sever ,that dieter andbottom portions of the marginal portion 27 overlie the top and bottom portions 22 and23- of the outwardly disposed flange.

In accordance with my present improved construction, a rearwardly extending ange is carried at the edges of the marginalk portion 27. This flange consists of the side portions 28 and 29 (Figure 4) and of the top por-v tion 30 (Figure 3); A bottom portion, corresponding to the top portion 30, is omitted. This rearwardly extending flange is adapted toencircle the outwardly disposed flange upon t-he embedded section, thereby contributiiig toa more complete concealment of the latter and also serving to present an attractive outer appearance to the Vdevice as a whole. It is to be noted, however, that a slight clearance space 44 is provided between the rearwardly extending flange yof the outer section and the outwardly disposed flange of the inner section, this clearance provid- .ing for additional permanent ventilation.

Thebottom wall 31 of the outer section is substantially horizontal and is .provided with lthe openings 32 for purposes of further ventilation.

yTo provide for removable association of the outer section with ,the embedded section, l provide a pair of lips at the top and bottom respectively of the outer 4section forremovv.able engagement over the upturned projec-A tions 24 and 25 ,respectivelyl of the `embedded f section. Thus, upon referring to Figure 3, it vwill be noted that anangular stripv 33 ,is carriedbeneath the top portion 30 ofthe rearwardlyv extending flange, they strip 33 extending across the entire deviceand being inclined downwardly'toward the rear; This provides a lipl which engages over the projection 24 in the eicient manner shown. Similarly, a lip 34 is provided in the vform of a suitably `configured strip spot-welded vor similarly associated with vthe bottom wall 31, ,the lip 34 engaging over the projection 25 inthe efficient manner shown.V f f I prefer to provide a pair of hand-grips" or knobs 35 at the upper ycorners of the marginal portion 27 so that the entire front or outer section may be' lifted clear .of the embedded section andof the bathroom wall. Tofacilitate this separation, the lowerends of the Ysides 28 and 2,9 are attenuated'or curved as shown at 36in Figure.

.To provide .a vfeeding aperture of maximum feasible size, VI terminatethe. upper edge of i120 the' body7portion26 at an obliquev plane.

"This plane: yextends...downwardly ,y and Aforwardlyl from'the upperfportion ofthe device as a whole and the aperture 37 thus [provided has a shape which is ldefinedby the i725 intersection with the cylindrical surface of the l bodyportion 26 fof the r'oblique plane Are,-

`ferred to. v Y Y l f Y vThe closure for this aperture comprisesa Substantially flat. @Meer haring per lli) tion 38 and a rear portion 39. The upper edge of the latter is straight and substantially horizontal, and is hinged as :it l() to the top of the marginal portion'Q?. The rear portion 39 of the closure lies flush with the nuirgrinal portion 27, whereas the main portion 38 lies in the plane of the aperture 37'. The portion 38 has a curved forward edge l1 which lies alonp,- the cylindrical surface, and this edge is preferably bent as shown most clearly at lf2 in Figure 5 so as to provide a reinforcement in the nature of a bead.

Any suitable knob or handle such as that shown at 43, preferably of an ornamental character, is provided at the lower portion of the closure so that the latter may be lifted when desired to render the aperture 37 accessible. The bent construction of the closure and its manner of hinginp; is of considerable importance in that the accessible size of the aperture 37 is thereby greatly increased. Furthermore, when the closure is swung` upwardly, its construction in the manner illustrated and described (via, with the portions 38 and 39)` allows the closure to be self-supporting,` in upright opened position, thereby leaving,1 both hands free for the insertion of laundry.

The efficient nature of my device, not only from a manufacturing standpoint but also from the standpoint of installation and use, will be clear from the foregoing description. l draw particular attention to the fact that no part of the inner or embedded section is visible under normal conditions, and l attribute this advantageous result to the construction which provides the outwardly disposed flange on the embedded section and the rearwardly disposed flange on the outer section. The fact that only the outer section is visible allows the enamel or ornamentation thereof to be rendered uniform through out and renders the particular ornamentation of the inner section, if any, relatively immaterial.

The provision of the upturned projections 24 and :25, and of the corresponding rearwardly extending lips on the outer section simplifies not only the manufacture of the device but also the use thereof. It is a comparatively simple matter to lift upwardly upon the knobs 35, thereby releasing the lips 33 and 3a and allowing` the `entire outer section to be lifted in its entirety clear of the wall so that accumulated laundry may be `re moved. It is an equally simple matter to lift the outer section by these same knobs, and to replace the same into its normal position. Then so assembled, there is ne lilrelihood whatever of the outer section coming` loose, and an extremely pleasing` and workmanlilie appearance is presented.

The cylindrical configuration of the outer section is of importance because it provides the maximum roominess without any objectionable bulglng into the room; it also allows the ventilation openings 32 to be pro vided in a concealed position; and itrenders it possible to provide a feeding aperture of maximum. sise and a closure of extreme simplicity. i

lt will of course be obvious that changes in the details herein described and illustrated for the purpose of erplairiilm` the nature of my invention may be made by those skilled in theart without departing` from the spirit and scope of the invention as expressed in the appended claims. It is therefore intended that these details be interpreted as il lustrative, and not in al limiting sense.

Having thus described my invention and illustrated its use, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is l. A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementary separable sections one of which is adaptedto be embedded in a. wall of a room and the other of which is adapted to bulge outwardly into the room; said embedded section having a rear wall and forwardly disposed top, bottom, and side walls, the forward edge of said top wall having,` an upturned projection spaced from and in front of the plane of said wall; and said outer section being provided with a lip adapted to engage over said projection.

2, A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementary separable sections one of which is adapted to be embedded in a wall of a room and the other of which is adapted to bulge outwardly into the room; saidembedded section havinga rear wall and forwardly disposed top, bottom,.and side walls, the forward edge of said bottom wall having an upturned projection lying,1 rearwardly of the plane of said wall; and said outer section beingiprovided with a lip adapted to engage over said projection.

3. A laundry hamper comprising` a pair of complementary separable sections one of which is adapted to be embedded in a wall of a room and the other of'which is adapted to bulge outwardly into theroom; said embedded section havinfr a rear wall and forwardly disposed top, bottom, and side walls, the forward edges of said top and bottom walls having upturned projections which lie respectively in front of and behind theiplane of said wall; and said outer section being provided with a pair of lips adapted ton-engage over said `projections respectively.

4l. A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementary separable sections one of which is adapted to be embedded in a wall of a room and the other of which is adapted to bulge outwardly into the room;` the forward edge of said embedded section having a pair of upturned projections at the top and bottom thereof respectively, the upper projection lying in front of and spaced `from rearwardly of said wall; and the outer sec-KV said wall, and the ,lower projection Ylying tion having a pair of rearwardly extending lips at the top and bottom thereof respectively for removable engagement over said projections respectively.

5. A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementary separable sections one of which is adapted to be embedded in a wall of a room and the other of which is adapted to bulge outwardly into the room; theforward edge of said embedded section havingv a pair of upturned projections at the, top and bottom thereof respectively, theV upper projection lying in front of and spaced from said wall, and the lower projection lying rearwardly of said wall; each of said projections being substantially coextensive in length with the width of said embedded section; and the outer section having a pair of rearwardly and downwardly extending lips adapted to be removably Vengaged over said projections respectively. f v

6. A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementary separable sections Aone of which isadapted to be embedded in a wall of a room and comprises a rear wall and forwardly disposed top, bottom, and side walls, the forward edge of said embedded section carrying an outwardly disposed flange adapted to overlie vthe outer surface of said wall; the other section being adapted to bulge outwardly into said room and carryingat its edge a rearwardly extending flange adapted to encircle said outwardly disposed flange. Y

7 A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementary separable sections one of which is adapted to be embedded in a wall of a room and comprises a'rear wall and forwardly disposed top, bottom, and side walls, the forward edge of said embedded section carrying an outward disposed flange adapted to overlie the outer surface of the said wall and having its upper portion spaced forwardly from said wall; the outer section being adapted to bule'e into the room and car rying at its edgeA a rearwardly extending flange adapted to encircle said outwardly disposedv flange; and a-lip carriedv by said outer section and engageable over'said upper portion of the outwardly disposed flange.

8. A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementaryv separable sections Vone of which is adapted to be embedded in a wall of a room and comprises a rear wall and forwardly disposed top, bottoin, and side walls,

the forward edge ofVV said embedded section carrying an outwardly disposed flange adapted to overlie the outer surface of said wall; the other section being adapted Ato bulge outwardly into the room and comprising a plane marginal portionV substantially flange, the edge of said marginal portion carrying a rearwardly extending flange which encircles said outwardly disposed flange.

9. A laundry hamper comprising apair of complementary separable v sections one of is adapted to be embeddedV in a wall of a room and comprises a rear wall'and forwardly disposed top, bottom, and side walls, the for-V ward edge of said embedded section carry ing an outwardly disposed flange adapted to overlie theV outer surface of said wall; the other section being adapted to bulge outwardly into the room and carrying at its edge a rearwardly extending flangeadapted to encircle said outwardly disposed flange; said rearwardly vextending flange comprising a l`top portion and two side portions, the side portions being attenuated at their lower ends.

10. 'A laundry hamper comprising a pair of complementary separable sections one of which is adapted to be embedded in a wally of a room and comprises a rear wall and forwardly disposed top, bottom, and side walls, the Vforward* edge of said embedded section carrying an outwardly disposed flange adapted to overlie the outer surface of said wall; the other section being adapted tof' bulge outwardly into the room and comprising a plane marginal portion substantially parallel tosaid wall and adapted to overlie andlconceal said outwardly disposed flange, an oblique feeding aperture in said outer section, and a closure for said aperture and hinged to' Y said marginal` portion, said closure comprising a portion parallel to marginal portion and a main portion oblique thereto.

11. A laundry hamper comprisinga pair of complementary separable lsections one of which is adapted to be embedded-in a wall of a room and the other of whichis adapted to bulge outwardly into the room, the latter section comprising amain portion which conforms to a segment of a vertical cylindrical surface, and a marginall portion lying in a single plane parallel to said wallx; said outer sectionbeing provided with a feeding aperture defined bythe intersection with said cylindrical surface of an oblique plane; yand a closure for saidaperture comprising a main ail-10 portion overlying said aperture and a'rear` portion hingedto said marginal portionand parallel thereto.

.,'In witness whereof I yhave signed and;

sealed "this specification-this "24th. day. of t/Iay,1929. f l.

ARTHUR J. FELTAULT.

parallel to said Wall and .adapted to over- 

